General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."
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Identifiers in this source record
2024 GMC CANYONManufacturer campaign: N252533510Part: 858085672025 GMC CANYON2026 GMC CANYONVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Official action
Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2024 GMC CANYON
- Brand or manufacturer
- GMC
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V856000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety